Five uncapped players in Nigeria’s Cup of Nations squad

Nigeria named five uncapped players in a 28-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations with several surprise selections from coach Eric Chelle after World Cup elimination last month. Nigeria’s squad for this month’s tournament in Morocco is headlined by two former African Footballer of the Year winners, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, but also has uncapped…

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SA’s Schaper wins playoff to post first tour victory

South Africa’s Jayden Schaper in action. South African (SA) Jayden Schaper won the Alfred Dunhill Championship on Sunday after sinking an eagle putt on the first playoff hole against compatriot Shaun Norris for a debut victory on the DP World Tour. The 24-year-old hit out of the bunker with his second shot onto the edge…

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Gauteng Safety Department hits 84% target, crime drops

Stock image of a crime scene. The Gauteng Department of Community Safety has achieved 84% of it’s planned targets for the 2024/25 financial year compared to the previous year, resulting in a significant decrease in crime across the province. The report shows steady progress in strengthening oversight, improving law-enforcement capacity and deepening community safety initiatives….

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Warning against use of cell phones whilst driving

A person seen texting on the phone while driving. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says it is working on a number of interventions to address road crashes caused by motorists taking videos for social media while driving. The South African National Road Traffic Act prohibits the use of hand-held communication devices, including cell phones,…

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Verulam Temple collapse death toll rises to five

Minister for Public Works Dean MacPherson at the scene of the Verulam temple collapse as rescue efforts continue The official death toll in the Redcliffe Temple collapse in Verulam near Durban has risen to five. The fifth body was retrieved on Sunday morning. Authorities are unable to confirm how many people are still missing and…

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